[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62719-62720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25478]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

September 26, 2002.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid control number. No person shall be subject to

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any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a 
valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before November 7, 
2002. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find 
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, 
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Judith Boley Herman, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW, DC 20554 
or via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judith Boley Herman at 202-
418-0214 or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0798.
    Title: FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio 
Service Authorization.
    Form No.: FCC Form 601.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, state, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 241,335.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third 
party disclosure requirement and every 10 years (renewal).
    Total Annual Burden: 211,169 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $48,267,100.
    Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 601 is a multi-purpose form use dot 
apply for an authorization to operate radio stations, amend pending 
applications, modify existing licenses, and perform a variety of other 
miscellaneous tasks in the Public Mobile Services, Personal 
Communications Services, General Wireless Communications Services, 
Private Land Mobile Radio Services, Broadcast Auxiliary Services, Fixed 
Microwave Services, Maritime Services (excluding ships), and Aviation 
Services (excluding aircraft). The Commission is submitting this 
information collection request to OMB as an extension of currently 
approved collection for the full-three year clearance.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0855.
    Title: Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and Associated 
Requirements, CC Docket No. 96-45.
    Form No.: FCC Forms 499, 499-A, and 499-Q.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 5,500 respondents; 14,300 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 6 hours for the annual report; 9.5 
hours for the quarterly reports.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion, annual and quarterly reporting 
requirements, third party disclosure requirement and recordkeeping 
requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 106,287 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $18,000.
    Needs and Uses: Telecommunications carriers and certain other 
providers of telecommunications services must contribute to the support 
and cost recovery mechanisms for telecommunications relay services, 
numbering administration, number portability, and universal service. 
The Commission is submitting this information collection request to OMB 
as an extension of currently approved collection for the full-three 
year clearance.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-25478 Filed 10-7-02; 8:45 am]
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